Route Planning Software/Website
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Does anyone know of any kind of route planning software or website that will help you plan distances?
What I am looking for is something that I can put a route into (ideally by clicking waypoints on a map), and then the software tell me how far that is?
For example, I live just off Route 66 of the National Cycle Route. I know there are various greenways/canal towpaths that will let me get to say Huddersfield. But I would like to know roughly how far/how much time it is to get there. That way I can hopefully work out if I can do certain trips before dark etc.
I know I can do it via something like the AA routefinder, but that uses purely roads, not traffic free paths.
What I am looking for is something that I can put a route into (ideally by clicking waypoints on a map), and then the software tell me how far that is?
For example, I live just off Route 66 of the National Cycle Route. I know there are various greenways/canal towpaths that will let me get to say Huddersfield. But I would like to know roughly how far/how much time it is to get there. That way I can hopefully work out if I can do certain trips before dark etc.
I know I can do it via something like the AA routefinder, but that uses purely roads, not traffic free paths.
www.mapmyride.com
There are a few similar ones too, but that's the one I use and think it works very well.
There are a few similar ones too, but that's the one I use and think it works very well.
http://gb.mapometer.com/
I use the above for my runs sometimes, but I know it has a cycling option as well.
Also if you tick the 'follow roads' option it's very good at mapping a route very quickly.
I use the above for my runs sometimes, but I know it has a cycling option as well.
Also if you tick the 'follow roads' option it's very good at mapping a route very quickly.
TonyHetherington said:
www.mapmyride.com
There are a few similar ones too, but that's the one I use and think it works very well.
Thanks, that's brilliant. And if it is right it gets my planned ride for this evening about 20 miles when I guess it at about 25! Should be easily doable in a lazy couple hours I hope.There are a few similar ones too, but that's the one I use and think it works very well.
This is perfect for what you want. on the main map you can use open cycle map which shows NCRs or google or satellite maps etc.
http://www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php
http://www.bikehike.co.uk/mapview.php
Wow there are loads then.
Using the first one, I have plotted a proposed route that I am thinking of using for training.
I'm guessing I need to get used to hills, I'm seriously considering an attempt at the Way of the Roses with the intention of doing it over a weekend.
If this works, the route I am thinking of is here.....http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/fullscreen/106480633/
Let me know what you think, is that too much by way of hills?
Using the first one, I have plotted a proposed route that I am thinking of using for training.
I'm guessing I need to get used to hills, I'm seriously considering an attempt at the Way of the Roses with the intention of doing it over a weekend.
If this works, the route I am thinking of is here.....http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/fullscreen/106480633/
Let me know what you think, is that too much by way of hills?
The steepest one is at just over 18 miles in, and that is the one I fear the most.
But, it is not that long, so if needs be I could get off and walk that short bit. It is also at the end of a few miles downhill, so I can rest a bit knowing it is coming.
The route as I have mapped it starts a short way from home, and at any point I guess I can bin it and head direct back home. At no point would I expect to be much more than 8 or 9 miles from home. My Aunt also lives on the route, so a coffee stop may be possible.
But, it is not that long, so if needs be I could get off and walk that short bit. It is also at the end of a few miles downhill, so I can rest a bit knowing it is coming.
The route as I have mapped it starts a short way from home, and at any point I guess I can bin it and head direct back home. At no point would I expect to be much more than 8 or 9 miles from home. My Aunt also lives on the route, so a coffee stop may be possible.
TonyHetherington said:
Exactly what I started doing when riding - a big loop around my house meant at no point was I more than 10miles from home, where as now at some points I'm 40 (!!!) from home.
A good way to do it though
I kept surprising myself what hills you can get up actually!
Thats the first 'big' ride I am thinking of, everything so far has been 20 miles max.A good way to do it though
I kept surprising myself what hills you can get up actually!Next thought is a trip to somewhere like Skipton. (After a couple of those loops)
daz3210 said:
THe problem I am having with Bike Hike is that the traffic free cycle routes don't appear to be mapped. Is there an option to turn them on/off?
You select OSMcycle on the top right of the main map. The thick red lines are the National cycle routes around the country. You obviously have to look at the road itself to see if it's a bridle path or road or marked shared use pavement. You can then look on the Ordnance Survey map on the right where cycle routes appear as circles green circles solid are on road hollow ones are off road. Long red dashed lines are bridle paths that you can cycle on. short red dotted lines are public footpaths (that you shouldn't cycle on). The red crosses are OK for cycling on too.Don't be pushed into thinking you have to cycle off road wherever you go, often cycle paths on pavements cross loads of side roads (like any pavement) making them more dangerous than cycling on the road itself.
I live near NCR 21 it's advertised as being a cycle route between London and Paris. It passes straight under Gatwick airport going through bus stops and disappears in places. Without a map or GPS you'd be hard pushed to follow it on the UK side.
If you're unsure about certain junctions or roads you could always have a look at google street view and that ought to show you if there's a dedicated cycle path or not. If there isn't street view it's probably a very quiet road or farm track anyway.
Edited by el stovey on Tuesday 26th June 09:59
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